Elemis co-founder Oriele Frank exits business after 33 years

By Lynsey Barber | Published: 2-Feb-2026
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Elemis’ co-creator and Chief Product & Sustainability Officer is departing the L’Occitane Group-owned British spa brand stating it is time ‘for a new chapter’

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Elemis co-founder Oriele Frank has announced her departure from the business after 33 years.

Frank revealed she is leaving the L’Occitane Group-owned British spa brand in a post on LinkedIn, adding that it is “time for a new chapter”.

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